Subtract 27/14 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 13/14
70/10 - 27/14 is 71/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
70/10 = 70 × 7/10 × 7 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/70 - 135/70 = 490 - 135/70 = 355/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/14
- In mixed form: 51/14
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